2009 BMW 745 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 1201 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |